Eagles fall against Ice Dogs

BLAINE, Minn. — An early two-goal lead slipped away from the Soo Eagles, who lost 5-2 against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs at the NAHL Showcase Thursday.

Fairbanks improved to 4-0 as they controlled the second half of the game and scored five unanswered goals.

Things were going the Eagles way early as they led 2-0 on a first period power-play goal from Kristofers Bindulis and a second period goal from Jimmy Slivka. Ryan Urso assisted on the first goal, while Kyle Lee had an assist on Slivka’s marker.

Fairbanks responded back to tie the game at 2-2 before the second period courtesy of two goals from Yannick Vedel. David Kaplan, Logan Wendling and Nick Hinz added third period goals as the Ice Dogs ended up outshooting the Eagles, 36-14.

Eagles goalie Colin Brennan made 31 saves.

The Soo Eagles are 1-1 at the NAHL Showcase. On Wednesday, the Eagles opened the 80-team event with a 3-2 win over the Bismarck Bobcats.

The Eagles continue the NAHL Showcase when they play Topeka today. The Eagles play Rio Grande Valley Saturday.

Next weekend, the Eagles will be at home against the Johnstown Tomahawks.